Posted in ATV accidents,Uncategorized on October 17, 2013
Many West Virginians are avid ATV riders. People use ATVs and UTVs for personal use around the house and for recreational activities. Unfortunately, many ATV riders in West Virginia are children. Combining the inexperience of youth with an ATV can be deadly. Nationwide, ATVs kill or seriously injury over 40,000 children under the age of… read more
Posted in Car accident,Uncategorized on October 15, 2013
Every day in the United States nearly 30 people are killed in motor vehicle accidents that involve an alcohol-impaired driver. This amounts to one fatality every 48 minutes and an annual cost of more than $51 billion. Alcohol related car accidents are also a problem in West Virginia. In 2011 in West Virginia, 91 people… read more
Posted in Safety Tips,Uncategorized on October 10, 2013
It is now October and as temperatures start to drop, we begin to prepare our homes for the cold months ahead. During those months, a person’s home is often closed to the outside air. This reduction in ventilation can potentially lead dangerous levels of carbon monoxide building up in your home. The risk of fire… read more
Posted in Trucking accident,Uncategorized on October 3, 2013
A bus crash in Tennessee yesterday caused eight deaths and multiple injuries. The passenger bus was carrying a group of seniors on their way back from a religious conference. Tennessee authorities said that the crash may have been caused when the bus blew a front tire, crossed an interstate median, clipped an SUV, and collided… read more
Posted in ATV accidents,Uncategorized on September 30, 2013
An ATV accident caused two teenagers to be flown by two separate medical helicopters to Ruby Memorial Hospital on Sunday afternoon. The accident happened on Junkins Avenue Extension in the Adamston area of Clarksburg just after 6 p.m. Witnesses said a boy and girl were riding together on the ATV when it lost control, flipped… read more
Posted in ATV accidents,Uncategorized on September 25, 2013
For many West Virginians, a favorite past time is riding an ATV. ATVs and Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTV) can be both practical and fun. These vehicles can be used around your property to assist in many things from clearing brush, to gardening. These vehicles are also often used to assist hunters bring deer in from… read more
Posted in News,Uncategorized on September 17, 2013
Today is Constitution Day in the United States. Constitution Day commemorates the signing of the U.S. Constitution by 39 men on September 17, 1787. The law establishing Constitution Day was created in 2004 when the late Senator Robert C. Byrd added am amendment to the Omnibus Spending Bill. Before the law was enacted through Senator… read more
Posted in Car accident,Uncategorized on September 11, 2013
A car accident in Harrison County Tuesday night sent four people to area hospitals. According to news outlets, the wreck occurred around 6 p.m. on Route 18, near Hepzibah in Harrison County, West Virginia. According to state police, Gary Stout of Lumberport was driving towards Clarksburg when a Ford Escape crossed the center-line of the… read more
Posted in Uncategorized on September 10, 2013
Interstates are great for getting us from point a to point b quickly. However, interstate highways can be dangerous, especially when commercial vehicles like tractor trailers disregard safety rules intended to keep you safe. The U.S. Department of Transportation reports that: · In 2009, 529 tractor trailer occupants were killed in crashes; · Yearly, almost… read more
Posted in Uncategorized on September 6, 2013
Before a medical malpractice lawsuit can be filed, the case must be reviewed for merit by a medical expert or, in some instances, several medical experts. This requirement is found in the West Virginia Medical Professional Liability Act found in West Virginia Code § 55-7B-1 and subsequent sections. West Virginia Code §55-7B-6(b) provides: At least… read more
